Certificates of Insurance: Law Amendment Effective July 28, 2015

Effective July 28, 2015 an amendment to the insurance law made it illegal to request or issue a certificate of insurance with language of any kind (including warranties of coverage) not found in the underlying policy. Certificates of insurance…

Overtime Pay: The Exposure You May Overlook

As a business owner the responsibility of providing a safe, positive, and comfortable work environment falls on your shoulders. The unfortunate reality is that these responsibilities are not always upheld or maintained. To help protect businesses…

In-house Bookkeeper or 3rd Party Bookkeeper... Bookkeeper for Business Advice

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Multi-tasking is an everyday occurrence in businesses and is in most cases a necessity in order to get things done in a timely fashion. Author Steven Berlin Johnson describes multitasking as “skimming the surface of the incoming data, picking…

The “Perfect Storm” Liability Exposure for Owners/Developers & Contractors

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There is a contractual issue and an insurance issue which, together, combine to create a “perfect storm” liability exposure for Owners/Developers and Contractors. The exposure begins with the contracts you sign.  Most state the contractor’s…

Do You Pitch or Do You Hit?

One of my favorite bloggers, Seth Godin, recently posted on his blog about Pitchers and Hitters. His main point was that those who pitch control the game by deciding what pitch is thrown, where, to who. That is why they make more money than…
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New Flood Policy Surcharge Effective Today!

Be Prepared for an Increase… FEMA has scheduled a number of changes to occur on April 1st, 2015 that will impact the overall cost of many flood policies.  The one that stands out most to us is a new surcharge which will be implemented across…

Essential Keys to Transform Your Goals into Achievements

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Do you ever wonder how successful people consistently achieve their goals? Have you unlocked why you achieve certain goals while others fall short? Do you want to transform goals to achievements? Many companies start the new year with new…

The Disconnect Between Year End Planning & Execution

I recently read a post by one of my favorite bloggers Seth Godin about planning & execution. The guy isn’t just prolific, he is usually spot on. In one of his recent posts he talked about the millions of hours companies all across the…

December 14 News From Around the Marketplace

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Injured Construction Worker in Queens Gets Record $62 Million Single-Plaintiff Award - N.Y. Post A construction worker who was injured on the job has been awarded $62 million — the largest lawsuit verdict for a single plaintiff in Queens. The…